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Event:
LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ayim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ayim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
Ayim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayim swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ayim rushes Hackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ayim to work.
Ayim stalling the fight.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Ayim looks winded!
Hackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayim backwards.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ayim prevents a body shot from Hackett. #BC#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ayim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ayim gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Hackett waved his t-shirt featuring Island's Forbidden Fruits's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ayim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steven Ayim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Schmo cracks Ayim with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ayim looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schmo finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Ayim has been cut.#CL#
Ayim has managed to clinch.
#KD2#
Schmo drops Ayim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ayim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ayim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ayim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
Ayim seems to have got his legs back now.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim slowing the pace effectively.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim prevents a body shot from Schmo.
A short uppercut from Schmo.
Ayim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo lands a body shot.
Schmo tries to work over Ayim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmo tries to work over Ayim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayim misses with a punch to the body.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Ayim.
Schmo is working Ayim over against the cage.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Ayim jumps guard but Schmo stands there with Ayim around his waist. Ayim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
Ayim stalling.
Schmo's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Ayim letting Schmo take a breather here.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
Ayim trying to stall but Schmo improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmo.
Ayim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayim wants to stall.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayim blocks a body shot from Schmo. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Ayim is trying to stall.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
Schmo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmo misses with a body punch.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo just leaning against Ayim, taking a breather.
Ayim swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ayim blocks a jab.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayim was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Schmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ayim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmo misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Ayim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ayim stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.
Ayim wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ayim is one step ahead there.
Ayim wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving. #T1#
Ayim passes into half guard.
Schmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ayim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ayim prevents Schmo from getting the reversal.
Schmo tries to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.
Ayim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Schmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ayim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ayim landing strikes from the mount.
Ayim misses with a head shot.
Ayim lands a heavy elbow.
Ayim landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ayim.
Steven Ayim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmo is staying active underneath Ayim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ayim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schmo is in trouble now - Ayim has advanced to mount!
Ayim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Schmo tries to lock up and control but Ayim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ayim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ayim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ayim looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo wants to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Ayim working for a guillotine from mount but Schmo is in no mood to give up.
Schmo wants to control but Ayim is having none of it.
Ayim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ayim's lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayim is looking to take a break and control but Schmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Ayim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Schmo closes the distance and clinches.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ayim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schmo cracks Ayim with a nice body shot.
Ayim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Ayim controls the action.
Schmo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Schmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayim backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmo as Ayim tries to tie him up.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim slows down the pace here.
Ayim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe Schmo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmo's elbow. #T2#
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Schmo.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayim's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ayim fails to land.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Ayim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmo walks away with a smile on his face. Ayim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Ayim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayim throws a hook to the side of Schmo's head but Schmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ayim tries to keep at a distance but Schmo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ayim blocks a body shot from Schmo. #T3#
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmo walks away with a smile on his face. Ayim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmo misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ayim clinches up against the cage.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayim.
Ayim is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmo gets an underhook and turns Ayim into the cage.
Ayim wants to stall.
Ayim can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Ayim misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo misses with a body punch.
Ayim is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmo gets an underhook and turns Ayim into the cage.
Schmo blocks an uppercut.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
Ayim misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ayim tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmo. #TD#
Ayim jumps guard and drags Schmo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmo is trying to hold Ayim in close to prevent damage but Ayim has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schmo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ayim shoots and misses #KD2#
and Schmo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ayim! Schmo lets Ayim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ayim closes the distance and clinches up with Schmo, looking for a takedown. Ayim pushes Schmo against the cage but Schmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ayim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ayim somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Ayim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ayim paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ayim has closed the distance and engaged Schmo in a clinch.
#TD#
Ayim gets control of Schmo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ayim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ayim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmo's guard. #REVR#
Schmo is trying to keep Ayim in close.
#T1#
Schmo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ayim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ayim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmo keeps working.
Schmo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ayim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmo is not content to let Ayim control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schmo trying to hold on to Ayim's head to control him but Ayim postures up.
Ayim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schmo is looking to control Ayim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmo avoid being mounted?
Schmo wants to get back to full guard but Ayim has passed into side control.
Schmo struggling a bit here.
Ayim passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schmo! #T3#
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ayim thowing shots but they're missing.
Schmo is looking to get to half guard.
Schmo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ayim.
#SUB#
Ayim has control of Schmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schmo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Ayim looking to secure an arm triangle but Schmo defends it well. #T4#
Schmo tries to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.
Ayim lands a big elbow.
Ayim looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayim trying to control but Schmo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Ayim had his way with Joe Schmo in that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Ayim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ayim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmo tries to avoid it but Ayim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmo to the ground. Schmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Ayim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo lands with a straight right. Ayim didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Schmo cracks Ayim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schmo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ayim to stand back up!
Ayim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmo but Schmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmo moves out of range as Ayim strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmo misses.#CL#
Ayim darts in and clinches Schmo up against the cage.#T1#
Schmo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ayim taking a breather.#TD#
Ayim jumps guard.
#SUB#
Ayim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Schmo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ayim's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
LH 2: Joutsen vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ayim, pushing him back against the cage.
Ayim letting Moore take a breather here.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayim trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayim throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Ayim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore tries to work over Ayim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayim is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Ayim into the cage.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Ayim is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Ayim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ayim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ayim slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Ayim's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Ayim pulls guard successfully.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Ayim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ayim pulls Moore in to control the position.
Ayim is trying to keep Moore in close.
Ayim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore tries to stand but Ayim is controlling from the bottom.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ayim on the ground.
Moore trying to control but Ayim is working from the bottom.
Moore wanted to stand there but Ayim had control of the position. #T2#
Ayim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayim, not yet.
Ayim keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ayim clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore prevents a body shot from Ayim.
Moore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ayim misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Moore.
Ayim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayim blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayim.
Moore keeps control of Ayim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore pushes Ayim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ayim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moore is defending well.#T4#
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Ayim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ayim misses with some punches.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
A short right from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayim looking to stall.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayim backwards.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ayim throws a right hand that misses
and Ayim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clay Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moore.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ayim can do to turn this around?
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Ayim is looking to control Moore's arms but Moore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ayim has his back to the cage.
Ayim is stalling here.
#TD2#
Ayim pulls Moore into guard.
#SUB2#
Ayim has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ayim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayim is retaining full guard.
Ayim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ayim is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Ayim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayim, not yet.
Moore postures up.
#SUB2#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ayim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Ayim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ayim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore wants to control from the top but Ayim keeps moving.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ayim is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Ayim keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ayim is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore wants to stand but Ayim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ayim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Ayim seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Ayim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ayim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Ayim eventually gives up the hold.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ayim. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayim throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Ayim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayim is trying to control the action in half guard but Moore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Ayim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore has hold of Ayim's hands but Ayim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ayim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Ayim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moore scores with a jab. Ayim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ayim throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Moore has Ayim up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ayim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ayim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moore wants to stand but Ayim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moore trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ayim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore tries to stand but Ayim is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore being controlled here momentarily.
Ayim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Moore wants to stand but Ayim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moore trying to control but Ayim is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ayim closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ayim pulls guard effortlessly.
Ayim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Ayim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ayim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Ayim sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ayim is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ayim to get the leverage. #T2#
Ayim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moore wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ayim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Ayim throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Ayim punching from mount but Moore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ayim unloads with some shots from mount but Moore bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Ayim quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ayim but it's paid off an Moore is forced to tap! Nice work by Ayim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Ayim!
An out of breath Steven Ayim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams Ii lands a head kick. Ayim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Ayim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ayim tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams Ii is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams Ii struggling a bit here.
Williams Ii being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ayim is working to tighten his grip on Williams Ii's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams Ii has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ayim is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams Ii passes out! Ayim breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steven Ayim!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ayim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ayim misses with an uppercut
and Wu counters with a two punch combo.
Ayim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ayim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Ayim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ayim tries to pull guard but Wu won't allow it.
Wu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wu is trying to break the clinch but Ayim is controlling him.#T1#
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Ayim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Ayim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu tries to break free but Ayim pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wu.
Wu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayim's elbow.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but Ayim keeps him there for the moment.
Ayim stalls.
Ayim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wu prevents it.
Ayim tries to pull guard but Wu won't allow it.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wu is trying to force a seperation but Ayim has the dominant position.
Wu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Ayim wants the takedown. Wu is fighting it off but Ayim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wu's guard against the cage.
Ayim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ayim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ayim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayim throws a big elbow that misses.
Wu trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ayim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Ayim from controlling successfully.
Ayim is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ayim has time to react.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ayim misses with a takedown
and Wu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ayim tries to clinch
and Wu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ayim walks into a stiff left hand from Wu.
Ayim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ayim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wu finds it's way round the side to connect with Ayim's head. #CL#
Ayim moves into range and clinches up with Wu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ayim has his takedown stuffed
and Wu counters with a nice body shot.
Ayim tries to clinch there but Wu circles away.
Wu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Ayim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ayim wants to pass the guard but Wu is keeping the position.
Ayim wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving.
Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayim pushing down on Wu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ayim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ayim slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ayim has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wu defend it? Ayim steps over the head and cranks it - Wu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ayim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Ayim!
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